On 6 Jan 2003 at 8:59, heather wrote:

> We have many issues with formula promotion in the UK (and elsewhere in
> Europe), but fortunately, it is illegal for mothers (bf and formula
> feeding) to be sent or given 'free' formula, and it has been this way
> for many, many years - in fact I don't think we ever had the situation
> where mothers would be sent, uninvited, cases of stuff.
>
> This is one battle I am so glad we don't have to fight, and I don't
> envy US bf supporters in coping with this extra struggle.

In the Netherlands moms can get type '2' formula, both the 'normal'
variety and a host of special varieties (hungry baby, allergy baby,
cramped baby, ...). A friend of mine uses the samples (which range
between a one-portion sachet to a full size tin) to prepare her own
porridge.
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Heleen Hayes
Agenda: http://www.borstvoedingsagenda.nl
Homepage: http://www.xs4all.nl/~hhayes

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